Comments on: Source: Cooper is more of a priority than Maclinhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/
ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.comTue, 20 Mar 2018 00:45:47 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: jbevi117http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3189407
Fri, 28 Feb 2014 05:47:51 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3189407DJack has proven he can be a #1 receiver, when he wants to at least. Cooper will be fine at #2. Maclin is the better receiver, but if we put him in the slot, that would be incredible. I think we could have one, if not the best offense in the league. Our offensive line is a top 5 unit and it’s arguable that McCoy is the best RB for our system.

-Die hard.

]]>By: nflfollowerhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3186427
Thu, 27 Feb 2014 01:58:13 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3186427Thats fine maclin will look great in honolulu blue across from megatron.
]]>By: mylionsroaringhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185850
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:48:21 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185850Maclin would be a good fit in Detroit to help Calvin out
]]>By: freevinnycurryhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185725
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:49:14 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185725So in the past week we’ve heard “Eagles Focus on Maclin as Top Priority” now we get this headline. Next week “Eagles Plan to Keep Maclin & Cooper”.
]]>By: stretech523http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185699
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:40:01 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185699I wouldn’t mind seeing both back for the right price.

Maclin in a “show me” 1 year contract makes sense.

Cooper coming off a career year is more likely to get a bloated contract that he cant live up to and waste cap space. But at the right price I’d take him back.

Either way they’re drafting a receiver to replace Avant.

]]>By: birdzflyinhighhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185692
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:38:31 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185692Don’t buy into any of this or any speculation about the moves the eagles will make. Lurie and Roseman are notorious for preventing what their plans are from getting to the media. Add Chip to the mix and you have three guys who are best at keeping things under wraps. Remember Nnamdi? The eagles weren’t a thought until the second he signed. No one heard about Peters extension until it was done. Even Chip himself was no longer speculated (after initially stating he was staying at Oregon) until the day he signed. The Eagles upper management does not talk (clearly evidenced by Roseman on PFT live the other day)!!! I predict they’ll both be back on very different deals with cooper having a multi-year deal and maclin with an incentive-laden one year.
]]>By: goldback20http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185688
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:36:00 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185688Maclin was the best receiver on the roster before his injury. You already know what you have in Cooper. Imagine a healthy Maclin in your system that teams haven’t even seen yet. I’d make Maclin a priority. Cooper is replaceable. Draft is deep with wideouts of his caliber.
]]>By: tinbender2000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185682
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:34:16 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185682Vikings won’t sniff another Superbowl for years. They’ve never won one, did you know that? Vikings playoffs all time 19-27, Eagles 19-21. The wind blows, so do the Vikings. True story.
]]>By: gmfw7http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185660
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:24:38 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185660i’m an eagles fan, and it’s obvious that maclin is the better talent. however, the acl isn’t his only injury as he’s missed time the last few years at times with different injuries. he also only 6ft, and something eagles fans have been screaming for ever since we blew the TO situation was a WR with size who was a legit red zone target. that is exactly what cooper is, and he obviously has a great rapport with foles. if the eagles sign maclin and not cooper, then they have to go after a big WR in the first two rounds of the draft, which isn’t ideal considering how much help we need in the secondary. they are about to save over $3mil with the departure of jason avant. the obvious play is to sign both guys. maclin on a one year deal to make good, maybe a 2nd year just incase he has a big year so they don’t have to compete with other teams for him again next off season. and cooper on something along the lines of 4 years at about $5mil a year with the first two guaranteed and a roster bonus going into the third year that you can exercise or cut him if he regresses. then you go hard at secondary and OLB help in FA and the draft. people need to remember the eagles were way under the cap last season, and have vick’s contract coming off along with avant and the cap going up. they are far from strapped for cash. i don’t want them to go on a spending spree again like before the 2011 season, but there’s no reason they shouldn’t be able to get the guys they really want and need.
]]>By: myeaglescantwinhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185637
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:20:22 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185637Maclin is not fragile.

he had a cancer scare that he recovered from, but that kept him from a few games.

and he was 1 of about 5 players that went down on that suspect practice field.

]]>By: officialgamehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185636
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:20:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185636They will sign both. Macklin is coming off ACL surgery and can’t even workout for teams until May. He will sign a one year deal which is probably agreed upon so there is no urgency there. Cooper on the other hand would see interest right away hence so he becomes the priority. This has nothing to do with talent. Macklin is clearly the more talented of the two.
]]>By: chaseutleyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185616
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:14:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185616I hope this is a smokescreen regarding Cooper. He had back-to-back career games against two bottom-10 pass defenses.
Take those two games out of the equation and he had sub-600yds receiving with 3TDs.
If there is another team out there that is willing to pay him like a Pro Bowler, let the man go and make his money.
]]>By: richardmswartzhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185505
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:46:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185505Why would anyone put any stock in either report now? The source is not cited. Cooper is on the slow side and has trouble getting off the line. How much of an asset is he when the Eagles will be working off a two tight end sets more and more. Remember how far back the safties had to play off the Eagles with Jackson and Maclin on the field at the same time? Now imagine that but with Celik, Ertz and McCoy eating up the numbers advantage underneath. It’s fairly obvious Maclin is the priority despite whatever this unnamed source said.
]]>By: tvjuleshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185468
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:38:41 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185468Keep both. Dump the overpaid Deshawn Jackson.
]]>By: duece5http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185455
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:34:16 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185455If you disagree, Cooper will fight all of you…..
]]>By: blutri10http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185449
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:32:55 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185449I would think Andy Reid would bring Maclin with him to Kansas City…? Just a thought.
]]>By: tillihawkhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185448
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:32:23 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185448RGIII to Garcon and Maclin = Super Bowl…
]]>By: juanlongwanghttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185439
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:28:29 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185439For those idiots who keep calling Riley a product of Chip’s system. Watch his first 3 years. He made amazing catches, Maclin will never make. He was given more playing time this year and showed talents he had in the first place.
]]>By: stlunatikhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185422
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:24:42 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185422Maclins comin home to St Louis
]]>By: doctorrustbelthttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185419
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:23:22 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185419SEE: Matt Schaub WITH Kevin Walter

SEE: Matt Schaub WITHOUT Kevin Walter

]]>By: phillyshouldsignmaclinhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185413
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:21:32 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185413This may be a smokescreen, as Philly recognizes what they have in Maclin and Jackson, Cooper and Maclin would be a very good threesome.
]]>By: trollhammer20http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185384
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:11:02 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185384Wait, isn’t Maclin kind of like Jackson in that he’s a smaller, speedier, flyweight receiver who uses quickness rather than physicality to win matchups?

Maclin seems like a redundancy – Cooper seems like a completely different type of option. Small wonder they’re placing priority on the guy who is more different than Jackson.

]]>By: thraiderskinhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185382
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:09:34 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185382Its about continuity and timing, neither is possible if you aren’t on the field. I like Macklin, but if he wants a big pay day, I’d rather hold onto Cooper. Reliability has to be worth something.
]]>By: captainwisdom8888http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185377
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:06:55 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185377I think it would be difficult for the Eagles to value Cooper over Maclin if Jeremy were 100% healthy, but he’s not…so obviously Cooper is their guy. Coop proved last year that he’s very reliable…he’s got a good pair of hands, his speed is underrated, he’s very strong blocking downfield, and he’s a big, effective target in the redzone.

I think the Eagles would benefit by keeping Maclin around for one more year and cutting him loose after that if he doesn’t pan out. Cooper can play some slot, but I think Maclin can too, and effectively as well. J Mac is strong, shifty, and having a dynamic threat like him in the slot can only help the guys on the outside to play better.

*The new focus on 2-tight end sets with Celek and Ertz might be reason enough to avoid signing Maclin back, but I still think he can only make the team better. Avant has a great pair of hands but he is only capable of so much…

Guy who did well a couple seasons ago, with a different QB, before a serious injury.

If they’re smart, they’ll find a way to keep both, but talent on paper doesn’t mean as much as an already-successful partnership.

]]>By: phillysports1http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185351
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:00:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185351As an eagle I’ll keep both if possible . Trade Jackson in the draft to move down for a good defensive playmaker . But I prefer cooper over Jeremy
]]>By: bobbyhoyinghttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185350
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:00:12 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185350As I said, both sides are negotiating through the media.
]]>By: ialwayswantedtobeabankerhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185347
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:58:15 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185347Coop’s drunken blurt out last year did NOT sound good.

But lots of us have emotionally blew out a comment here or there that we regretted – when the target of your anger is 4 inches in front of your face.

Cooper can play, and has proven it.

Mac, comes with high college accolades, but he has yet to put it together on the field.

I can totally see Coop winning the Philly face-off, if there is one.

]]>By: eaglesfan21http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185342
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:57:11 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185342All of you that are saying the Eagles should dump D Jax or Maclin are SLOW and should lay off of the drugs. Maclin is a better option than Riley Cooper any day. Cooper had a few good games thanks to Desean commanding most of the attention up top. Let us not forget Cooper dropped that crucial 3rd down play against the Saints in crunch time. Cooper can trick another club like the Jets in to paying him the big bucks. I’m content with D Jax, Maclin, Ertz, Celek, and a rookie receiver.
]]>By: thevikesarebesthttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/source-cooper-is-more-of-a-priority-than-maclin/#comment-3185338
Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:56:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2245341#comment-3185338Most teams wish they were naturally stacked with talent like my Vi kings.SKOL
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